SSI Eligibility for Immigrants
Immigrants who are not official U.S. citizens may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, if they meet certain qualifications. SSI can help people who are elderly or disabled, and have little or no income.
Return of Security Deposit Request Form
You can use this sample form to request return of your security deposit in Maine. We strongly recommend that you learn about the relevant Maine rules before using this form.
Fair Employment for Immigrants
Are you being treated fairly on the job - and when looking for a job?
Were you treated differently because of:
Worker Classification: Employee vs. Independent Contractor
What is worker classification?
Why does it matter how I'm classified?
How can I tell which way I've been classified?
I think I should be classified as an employee but how do I know?
Income Guidelines for the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Yearly income guidelines for PTLA's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
Will Getting A Big Tax Refund Make Me Lose My Benefits?
This year, you won’t have to worry about losing your benefits if you get a big tax refund. Starting in 2011, any tax refunds you get will not affect most public benefits, or how much you get!
Under the law passed in December 2010:
Do You Owe Money to the IRS?
I've just received a "Notice of tax due" letter from the IRS. What is this? The IRS sent you this letter because it believes you have not paid the total amount of taxes that you owe.
Do I Have to Repay Unemployment Benefits if I’m Overpaid?
Some workers have to pay back unemployment benefits. If you are paid benefits, but then lose benefits when your employer appeals, you can be asked to repay the benefits you got earlier. Also, if you are overpaid because of some other mistake or you or the Department of Labor made, you may have to repay those benefits.
Divorce and Separation in Maine: Where Can I Get Help?
Lists resources for people in Maine who are separating or going through divorce: where to get legal and financial help, and other support services.
Divorce and Separation: Where Can I Get Help?
Lists resources for people who are separating or going through divorce: where to get legal and financial help, and other support services.